Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Yes, this! Epic climbs. Base camp in Mammoth Lakes -- lodging prices are cheaper in summer, and some altitude training.
Markleeville is another option, although the lodging and dining there is pretty minimal. Great rides, though. You can also stay at Stateline.
I'm a West slope guy, but Markleeville is a short drive over Carson Pass for me...I usually do a couple of the Death Ride passes on a bi-monthly basis during the summer.
I agree about staying in Stateline/Meyers/South lake. You can ride from there or it's a short drive down to Markleeville. Non-cycling family can be plenty busy around Tahoe for a couple days. If the OP really wants to get some climbing in on a supported event, show up in July to ride the Death Ride. Another option is to stay at Bear Valley. Besides being next to Pac grade and Ebbett's pass, there's a bunch of hiking around there too.